[TigerBlues]

Once again I am very proud of this group. They have fought through a gut wrenching season with a winning attitude, and have shown a ton of character. I want to extend a special thank you to our Seniors. You guys have stuck it out through four of the most diffucult years in the history of this proud football program. When the situation becomes the toughest, those with real character answer the call and face the music. You guys personify that statement, and I am proud to know you. When this thing gets turned around, it will be because of the example young men like you have shown to the younger ones. Nothing worth having is ever gained without working for it. A lot of people in our community believe that Tiger Football is high on that list of things that are worth having.

From what I have seen and heard there were a few examples for the rest to learn from. Prater played through his arm issue plus playing ding'ed up alot, Blake did the same, Kash played with a hip pointer so I say these three set the stage for next year. The others that were able to play and stood on the sideline should take notice of what it takes to play with heart and guts not for yourself but for your teammates, coaches and the school. Its that type of attitude that will either bring football back to Paintsville or lose it for good.